Thyme – symbol of braveryLegend: Picked by Joseph to scent the stable bed of Christ

Gold – symbol of royalty, authorityUsed as currency and decoration

Frankincense – symbol of holiness and divinityUsed as incense and for holy anointing

Myrrh – symbol of sacrificial deathUsed as an embalming herb and anointing oil

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."Luke 2:11-14

Favorite Sources for Tea, Herbs and Gourmet Garden Products

Publications

Several free publications are available on tea, herbs and gardens which include recipes and instructions plus lots of information

The Herbal Gourmet

Joyce Harris, also known as The Herbal Gourmet, is a certified tea specialist with a love of everything herbal that God has provided in our world. My desire is to share the knowledge and experience on the use of herbs, including tea, obtained as a former herb nursery and gourmet tea & herb shop owner to bless others and inspire them to pass on the blessings.